Concerns about Yoshi - BirdBoard.Com - Parrot Message Board & Pet ...
When I picked him up on Sunday Dec. 27th, he weighed 336 grams. He had his physical and blood panel on Wednesday Dec 30th. The checkup was very good save two things. He'd dropped to 328 grams and his blood work came back with an elevated kidney function (Normal is 2 - 10 and his was 14) They told me to bring him back in two weeks to re-check. During that time, he ate and drank most everything he was given. Fresh berries, some fruits, veggies (darker colored, eclectus-ready). He had some beans, rice and sweet potatoes mixed a couple times a week. He is on Roudybush Maintenance Medium pellets. We keep them in smaller bags and freeze what is not thawed for that week. His seed/nut intake is extremely limited. Yesterday, I bring him in and he checks out healthy with the Avian vet. She does the alcohol test to check for dehydration and he's not. She says he looks to be in very good spirits and health. They took blood and I'll have the kidney results on Tuesday. But, he lost more weight... now I am more concerned. He is down to 322 grams on her same scale. Since this is on record from day one, the breeder is still bound to her health guarantee and I have no doubt that she will do whatever it takes to make it right. My question is, putting yourself in my shoes, what would be your concerns/worries and what would you do? Would you ask to return him after having him less than a month? Would you ask for compensation from the breeder for health issues? Would you just accept what is happening and do what you can to help the bird? He is very content here with us. The house is far from noisy. He gets quality quiet time. He gets at least 4 - 6 hours a day outside of the cage. He's not really playing with toys much but does climb all over his cage with the boing and perches. He steps up for everyone in the family and he's never screamed or even came close to freaking out. To us, he appears to enjoy his place in this flock. If I am out of the room for too long,...
